Come join us at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara for a fantastic Whale Celebration Weekend, Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area! Start off with a Friday Night Movie Night: Whales, Ales and Cocktails with the film “Whale Wisdom” by local film producer, Rick Rosenthal and narrated by David Attenborough. Additional short films from wildlife filmmaker, Adam Ernster, will also be screened. Get ready for a fun-filled event celebrating these magnificent whales and dolphins of our local Santa Barbara Channel. Enjoy educational sessions, and interactive art exhibits, and maybe even catch a glimpse of these majestic animals in the wild. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

Your contribution will help provide local schools with the chance to embark on their own whale-watching adventure in the Santa Barbara Channel through our new scholarship program.

Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area’s fiscal sponsor is the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of California.